Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has secured endorsements from youths and political leaders in Idjerhe, Mosogar and Oghara kingdoms in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsements were made on Friday during the senator’s consultation visits to the three kingdoms, where youth leaders and political stakeholders pledged to support his re-election bid and the electoral success of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The consultations formed part of Dafinone’s engagement with grassroots leaders and constituents as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 polls.
The senator was accompanied by the Delta Central APC Chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki; Chief Adelabu Bodjor; Hon. Austine Ayemidejor; former Sapele Local Government Chairman, Chief Eugene Inoaghan; APC candidate for Sapele State Constituency II, Hon. Ejiro Jamani; and other party leaders.
The delegation began the tour at the residence of Chief Hon. Halims Agoda, a prominent APC leader in Idjerhe Kingdom, where Dafinone was received by party stakeholders and community leaders, including Anthony Akpomiemie, APC candidate for Ethiope West State Constituency I, Hon. Nelson Owoso, and Ethiope West Local Government Chairman, Hon. Christian Onogba.
Speaking at the meeting in Jesse, President of Idjerhe Youths, Comrade Desmond Emoefe Agbigbe, declared the support of youths in the kingdom for Dafinone’s re-election.
Agbigbe, however, drew attention to some of the developmental challenges confronting the kingdom and urged the senator to prioritise the community’s needs in his constituency intervention programmes.
Also speaking, Chief Agoda, on behalf of Idjerhe political leaders, expressed confidence in the APC’s prospects in the forthcoming elections, describing the party’s anticipated victory and Dafinone’s re-election as a “done deal”.
From Jesse, the delegation proceeded to Mosogar Kingdom, where it was received by Senator Chief Ighoyota Amori, Chief Solomon Obareki and other prominent political stakeholders.
At the meeting, Mosogar Youth President, Hon. Oki Eboigbe, pledged the support of youths in the kingdom for Dafinone’s re-election, assuring him of their readiness to mobilise grassroots support ahead of the elections.
Amori, speaking on behalf of Mosogar political leaders, reaffirmed his commitment to the electoral success of Dafinone and other APC candidates, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
He called for unity and collective mobilisation among party members to secure victory for the APC in the 2027 general elections.
The consultation tour later moved to Oghara Kingdom, where Dafinone and his entourage visited the residence of former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori.
The delegation was received by former Ethiope West Local Government Chairman, Chief Solomon Golley, alongside other political leaders and youths.
Addressing the senator on behalf of Oghara youths, their chairman, Comrade Monday Omomedia, declared that the APC faced no opposition in the kingdom and expressed confidence that the party would win all contested positions in 2027.
Omomedia assured Dafinone that the youths would mobilise support at the grassroots to ensure the party’s victory.
Corroborating the position, Chief Golley pledged that Oghara would deliver a decisive victory for Dafinone and other APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
Throughout the consultations, Delta Central APC Chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, thanked the people of Ethiope West for the reception accorded the senator and his entourage.
Akpeki, who introduced Dafinone at the various meetings, commended party leaders and youths for demonstrating unity and commitment to the APC’s electoral fortunes.
Responding, Dafinone expressed appreciation to the youths, political leaders and residents of the three kingdoms for their endorsements and continued support.
He pledged to intensify efforts to attract federal projects, development programmes and other opportunities to Delta Central, stressing the need for sustained cooperation between the constituency and the Federal Government.
The senator also expressed confidence in the APC’s ability to deliver on its promises, urging constituents to maintain their support for the party and vote for its candidates in the 2027 general elections.
